The Hope is a traditional community pub on West Street in Carshalton, a CAMRA award winner known for its real ales and ciders. It hosts a mixed folk tune session on Tuesday evenings.
Carshalton · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Hope Open Mic
West Street's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 28 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Hope
West StreetGetting there
48 West Street,
Carshalton SM5 2PR
Carshalton SM5 2PR
The nearest station is Carshalton (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
West Street, CarshaltonAbout the night
A mixed traditional tune session every Tuesday from 8pm at the Hope on West Street, Carshalton: mainly English, Morris and Irish tunes, with some songs and Scandinavian music. On the second Tuesday of each month the group meets at the Cryer Theatre in Carshalton instead, so there is no session at the pub that week.
The Hope is a traditional community pub on West Street in Carshalton, a CAMRA award winner known for its real ales and ciders. It hosts a mixed folk tune session on Tuesday evenings.
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West Street · Every Tuesday
The Hope Open Mic
West Street's tuesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Oct 2026
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- 28 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Hope Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Hope Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Hope in Carshalton, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 28 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
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About This Open Mic
A mixed traditional tune session every Tuesday from 8pm at the Hope on West Street, Carshalton: mainly English, Morris and Irish tunes, with some songs and Scandinavian music. On the second Tuesday of each month the group meets at the Cryer Theatre in Carshalton instead, so there is no session at the pub that week.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Hope’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
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Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Hope
48 West Street, Carshalton SM5 2PR
Address48 West Street
AreaWest Street, Carshalton
PostcodeSM5 2PR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Carshalton (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Hope is in West Street, Carshalton — use SM5 2PR for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Railway, Ruskin House, The Rabbit Hole and The Sound Lounge
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Carshalton open mic nights for alternatives.
The Hope has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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48 West Street, Carshalton SM5 2PR.
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The nearest station is Carshalton (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SM5 2PR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Hope
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